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CVE-2015-4185: The TCL interpreter in Cisco IOS 15.2 does not properly maintain the vty state, which allows local users to...

The TCL interpreter in Cisco IOS 15.2 does not properly maintain the vty state, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting a session very soon after a TCL script execution, aka Bug ID CSCuq24202.

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This is a Cisco IOS 15.2 local privilege-escalation issue in the TCL interpreter. A local user may gain higher privileges because IOS does not properly maintain VTY session state after TCL script activity. Exposure is most relevant to Cisco IOS 15.2 devices where users have local CLI access and TCL scripting is available or used operationally. The bundle does not identify broader products or exact fixed releases. Treat as a targeted network-device risk until vendor details are confirmed. Prioritize devices managed by many operators or exposed to shared administrative access, because privilege escalation on routers or switches can affect network control. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory guidance for CSCuq24202 and affected IOS 15.2 releases.; Inventory Cisco IOS devices and identify any running IOS 15.2.; Restrict local CLI access to trusted administrators only..

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